Original subtitles

♪Shrugging off past burdens♪

♪Beneath the mask, who am I?♪

♪Release and find wider shores♪

♪Love's a riddle, and rain pours heavy♪

♪Crossed paths, now downward fall♪

♪From dust arises starlight's spark♪

♪Tearing through the night's dense blockade♪

♪Heart's flame illuminates all solitude♪

♪Let time's sails drift endlessly♪

♪Through wandering exile♪

♪Breaking free from the cocoon, I start anew♪

♪Moon as song, life as flame♪

♪Nameless heart clings fiercely♪

♪Let me♪

♪Charge toward the next raging river♪

♪Moon darts, snow falls♪

♪We tread rugged paths to reunite♪

♪Hands held tight♪

♪We forever live for love's sake♪

♪Shadow's spear burns fiercely♪

=Legend of The Female General=

=Episode 10=

What a skilled martial artist.

He actually killed Ding Yi,

who is He Rufei's

right-hand man.

Young Master.

What do we do about the bodies?

Sun Xiangfu is a wolf in lamb's skin.

His son Sun Ling

is a total animal

who abducts women,

assaults them,

and then kills them.

Death is too merciful for him.

We're here to get the ledgers

for the Chancellor.

As for those murder victims,

I bet Xiao Jue

will do them justice.

We just need to bide our time

amid the chaos.

Yingxiang.

After all these years,

you should know

that I stop at nothing

to achieve my goals.

Compassion

is never my thing.

But Young Master,

you...

I willingly chose

this path myself.

Why bother finding

high-sounding excuses to justify it?

Commander.

I saw many posters

of missing persons.

They were all women.

I bet

it has something to do

with the bodies in the courtyard.

According to Ding Yi,

the forbidden shrine

was meant to suppress

the vengeful spirits of the victims.

Sun Xiangfu and Sun Ling

wanted to deny them peace

even in death.

Commander.

We must bring justice

to these

murder victims.

For something

irreversible like this,

it makes little difference

to handle it

earlier or later.

We should prioritize

the provisions and funds.

But there is a difference.

The sooner

we look into it, the sooner

we bring peace

to the victims

and prevent others

from falling victim.

Commander.

Should we really ignore this

to secure the funds

and provisions?

Or do you think

these victims are women

that this society disregards,

so they don't deserve attention?

I have my plan.

I don't need to

explain anything to you.

(These pills)

(can stop bleeding.)

(Take three.)

(Rest in your room.)

Trying to pay me off like this?

Since you won't help,

I'll do it my way.

(Notice)

He Yan?

Commander.

I met He Yan

while investigating

the missing women.

It's fine.

Any news from the capital?

Yes.

He Rufei has been

eagerly currying favor with Xu Jingfu,

who keeps ignoring him.

It probably started a long time ago.

So I was wrong

about him back then.

He came late

to the Mingshui Battle.

I bet he was

already colluding

with Xu Jingfu.

Sending assassins after me

is probably another way

of pledging allegiance.

We must kill him.

I'm acquainted

with He Rufei,

but...

How's it going

with the plan?

All set.

Ding Yi vanished.

Sun Xiangfu

is surely restless.

It's time

to put on the show.

Ding Yi?

I haven't seen him.

Why are you

looking for him?

I'll tell him

if I see him.

It's nothing

particularly urgent.

Thank you, Mr. Chu.

See you

in the dining hall.

Yingxiang,

keep an eye on him.

He failed to kill Xiao Jue.

And Ding Yi vanished.

He must be

restless.

His life

depends on those ledgers.

He'll guard them carefully.

Also,

if you find the ledgers,

lay low to avoid

causing commotion.

Understood.

Stop eating.

The guests haven't even arrived.

Father.

You're so rude.

As the saying goes,

"Appetite and lust

are human nature."

Are you defying the sages?

You...

Mr. Chu,

pardon his poor manners.

Commander Xiao.

Mr. Cheng.

Commander Xiao.

Mr. Cheng.

I've been waiting for you.

Please be seated.

Go ahead.

What an extravagant feast.

Uncle,

you should learn from Mr. Sun

and be more generous.

Stop being so stingy with me

or mistreating me.

Mr. Cheng,

have your eyes recovered?

That's right.

The Chief Imperial Physician

is my master.

I can deal with

petty toxins.

I recovered

that very night.

Then why did you

waste all our

precious herb...?

You brat!

- Come on. - Can you...

- What's wrong? - Stop...

Talking...

Father.

Please?

Sure.

Sorry, Commander.

I've spoiled my son.

He spouts nonsense.

It's okay.

In fact,

I should apologize to you.

My nephew

has always been wayward.

He's led a sheltered life,

so this assassination

left him traumatized.

He feared further attacks

and pretended to be blind.

I almost got deceived, too.

It's alright.

In fact,

it's rather interesting that Mr. Cheng

pretended to be blind.

Really?

Totally.

I think so.

Exactly.

The dishes are turning cold.

Let's eat.

I've heard

about the poor harvest

and that the farmers

are all behind on payments.

But the previous banquet

and this luncheon

are both exceptionally lavish.

There is no sign

of a famine.

Or perhaps,

Mr. Sun enjoys heavenly favor,

where only your household

receives favorable weather?

I must

thank Heaven.

The famine does exist,

but

it's improved significantly.

In that case,

let's discuss military funds.

The Yezhou merchants

delay tax payments every year.

That's outrageous.

Well,

Mr. Sun,

bring out the tax ledger

and show me

their names.

Commander,

I don't think that's appropriate.

You have shown such hospitality.

I merely wish

to return the favor.

I truly appreciate it.

Well,

I won't make it hard for you.

Mr. Sun,

give me the names

of the tax-evading merchants.

I'll host

a gathering tomorrow

to give them

a warning on your behalf.

That's inappropriate.

- Those... - Mr. Sun.

My uncle kindly offered help.

Show some appreciation.

Even if you can wait,

the Yezhou Garrison

is in dire need

of provisions and funds.

Mr. Cheng...

Mr. Sun.

Commander Xiao

meant to help.

Please accept his goodwill.

Then

thank you, Commander.

Mr. Chu,

would you honor us

with your presence?

Since you asked,

how could I say no?

Why did you tell them

that you can see now?

I was helping you.

Helping me?

Yeah.

To intimidate the Suns

so that you can

carry out your plan.

I know

you care about

those victims.

Therefore,

I must help you

with the plan.

So you're not mad at me

because you know my plan?

I, He Yan,

thank you on behalf

of those victims.

(Tax Ledger)

So what if you meet them?

I have dirt on these merchants.

They're under my control.

Let's see who dares

to speak against me in Yezhou.

Did you see how he opened

that cabinet?

Yes, I did.

Actually,

we should thank Xiao Jue.

He asked for that list

and gave us a chance.

Young Master.

Sun Ling's bedroom is guarded.

I could

sneak in unnoticed,

but the noise of opening the cabinet

would surely alert the guards.

Therefore,

to retrieve the ledgers,

we must draw

those guards away.

Xiao Jue is staging a show tomorrow.

Surely, he'll be prepared.

Once his men subdue the guards,

that'll be your chance

to get the ledgers.

Young Master.

This is a trap.

Only Sun Xiangfu would believe

that Xiao Jue genuinely

wanted to help him.

Why are you attending the feast?

When Xiao Jue takes action,

Sun Xiangfu will try

to drag you down to save himself.

Would it stop him

from implicating me if I don't go?

So I must go.

I am

the inspector.

No matter what happens,

I can intervene.

However,

Sun Xiangfu must be taken out

to prevent complications.

If he exposes

his dealings with Master,

then it would

put me in trouble.

Rest assured.

I'll make sure

you face no future troubles.

Gentlemen,

why aren't you eating?

The food is nice.

Why isn't anyone eating?

Gentlemen.

The rice

comes from the hard work

of the Yezhou people.

These greens

also come from

their diligent labor.

Gentlemen,

why aren't you eating?

Huaijin.

I think

these gentlemen might be

overwhelmed by the tax collection

and couldn't eat.

Mr. Cheng is right.

Dig in.

Dig in.

You seriously have no appetite?

I know things are hard for you,

but

Commander Xiao doesn't.

You must

voice your concerns.

Only then can he understand.

Mr. Sun makes

a fair point.

Your wisdom prevails.

Gentlemen,

don't hold back.

Tell me all about

your troubles.

I...

Everyone's too serious.

No one wishes to speak.

Why don't we

go for a walk?

I happen to know

a unique

scenic spot within the Sun Mansion.

Shall we

invite them to join us?

Great idea.

Gentlemen.

Commander Xiao doesn't like to wait.

Shall we?

Shall we?

Let's go.

Mr. Chu.

- I... - The great scenic spot

is certainly

not to be missed.

My sweetie.

My sweetie.

My sweet girl.

My child.

Who did this to you?

Tell me, sweetie.

What...

What's going on?

What's going on?

You should ask Mr. Sun

and Young Master Sun.

Well...

Well...

I...

What's with the stuttering?

Calm down.

What does it have to do with us?

Learn from me.

Stay calm.

None of our business.

Sun Xiangfu.

My daughter.

What?

Why...

Why...

is my daughter found dead in your mansion?

Why is my daughter found dead in your mansion?

How should I know?

You should ask

Commander Xiao and Mr. Cheng.

Why did they bring us

to this long-abandoned place?

And why did they

gather these corpses

to show us?

What do they want?

What do we want?

We're at your mansion.

So the one who buried these remains

must be from your household.

Twelve bodies.

That is

exactly the number of missing women.

Sun Ling abducted innocent women,

violated them,

brutally murdered them,

and buried them here.

And Sun Xiangfu

abused his authority

to cover up

the heinous crimes.

They should be executed.

Commander, Mr. Cheng.

Do you have evidence?

You can't just make

false accusations

against us as you wish.

Exactly.

Mr. Chu,

as a minister sent from the capital,

you can tell right from wrong.

Commander Xiao

and Mr. Cheng

are clearly

holding grudges against me

due to the provisions and funds.

So they are

blaming the murders on us.

Exactly.

Mr. Chu,

you also think

that I'm framing them?

Of course, I trust you

and Mr. Cheng.

But

these bodies alone

don't prove anything.

We need

solid evidence.

Exactly.

Evidence is crucial.

Mr. Chu proves to be a wise man.

You heard Mr. Chu?

We need solid proof.

Where is

the evidence...?

I am the evidence.

Who is she?

No idea.

Who is she?

No idea.

I am the daughter of the Chief

Imperial Physician,

Song Taotao.

I was abducted by Sun Ling

the moment I arrived in Yezhou.

Everyone

at the inn that day

can testify to that.

Had Mr. Cheng not intervened,

I would be

the thirteenth corpse.

Father.

Shut up.

That's not true, Mr. Chu.

Commander Xiao, Mr. Cheng.

I know

my son has offended Miss Song.

But you can't make up something

to frame my son

just because of that.

Yeah.

You...

You brat!

It's all your fault.

I...

See? They're seeking revenge on us.

They're attacking us now.

They're slandering us.

They're even

trying to get us killed.

Father, you're absolutely right.

We're innocent.

You're innocent?

Then what's the story

with these 12 deities?

These 12 statues

suppress 12 vengeful spirits.

You committed evil deeds,

and expect the deities

to suppress the souls

of these poor women.

What a pair

of "virtuous" father and son.

Justice will prevail.

The deities

would never help

villains like you.

Mr. Cheng,

you're crossing the line.

Yeah.

Who knows what's going on

with the statues?

It could be a coincidence.

Besides,

maybe...

the person who planted the corpses here

did this

to frame us.

It's very likely.

Yeah.

To frame you?

These 12 statues

vary in age.

Why don't we

ask the craftsmen

who made them

when each statue

was made,

and compare

the dates with the time

these women died?

Yeah.

N-No need.

Father, this isn't...

Sun Xiangfu.

So it was

you corrupt official

and your son who killed my daughter.

I wondered

why the case dragged on.

Give me back

my daughter!

You filth!

Give her back to me!

Rest assured.

Commander Xiao

will surely obtain justice

for your daughters

and all other victims.

Commander Xiao,

you must uphold justice for us.

Everyone,

please rise.

I will ensure justice is served.

Why is there

also a male corpse?

A-A male corpse?

Isn't he

the servant from

the Sun's Mansion?

No, I didn't...

He's one of theirs.

Yeah.

I recall seeing him

at Wanhua Pavilion

when I first arrived in Yezhou.

He was selecting dancers

for the banquet

following

Mr. Sun's orders.

He ended up selecting

a bunch of assassins

who tried to kill me.

Could it be

a part of Mr. Sun's order?

What a gruesome way to die.

He's just another pawn.

I wonder

what fate awaits

Mr. Sun?

He deserves to die.

Well.

Alright.

I'll show you what fate awaits me.

Just a minute.

W-What is he doing?

You'll find out what fate

awaits me right now!

Watch closely.

(Account Book)

Try again.

They're here.

What should we do?

Yeah.

Commander.

The guards trying to barge in

have been subdued.

Awaiting your command.

Detain them.

Understood.

Did you find provisions

and funds?

No.

The warehouse is empty.

Mr. Sun,

since the merchants

have paid their taxes,

then where are the funds

and provisions

that you have raised?

Indeed.

Where?

Everything's gone.

The provisions and funds...

Sun Xiangfu.

At this point,

you still won't tell the truth?

Father.

Father.

Commander Xiao.

I know what you want.

Spare my son and me,

and I'll tell you who...

Assassins. Get them.

Father!

Father.

Father!

What should I do, Father?

It's over.

It's over.

Father.

Father.

(What a great disciple of Xu Jingfu.)

You've brought justice

to those women.

Had you not made plans to expose

the Suns' crime

against women,

I wouldn't have been

of much help.

Mr. Feinu.

The Commander will invite the merchants.

We noticed

that some of the victims

had luxurious attire.

They must be from wealthy families.

Recently, we learned

that in the city,

some merchants lost their daughters.

I bet there is a connection

between these matters.

Those women would thank you.

They would thank you, too.

You did well

by killing Sun Xiangfu.

It's my job

to share your burden.

(Account Book) This is a double-edged sword.

Either perish

or prosper.

It depends on

how we wield it.

Young Master.

Xiao Jue's man saw me

retrieving the ledger.

I'm worried...

Don't worry.

The Chancellor is my master.

Xiao Jue is definitely suspecting me.

But

what can he do

without evidence?

Commander.

I followed a suspicious

masked person

all the way to

Sun Ling's study.

That person

retrieved an item

from a hidden compartment.

I tried to recover it,

but fell for a trick.

Someone took advantage

of the chaos to reap the benefits.

So well-planned.

Sun Xiangfu guarded that item

so well.

It must be related to Xu Jingfu.

Who else

besides me

would care

so much about Xu Jingfu?

Chu Zhao?

That's right.

But we lack evidence.

The military funds

and provisions

have likely ended up

in Xu Jingfu's pockets.

Commander.

Are we really letting this go?

What will the soldiers

eat then?

I'll settle this debt eventually.

But for now,

we need another solution.

Have the remains

been claimed by families?

Three are unclaimed.

They came from

unknown origins.

No names.

No records.

Then let them rest in peace.

(Outside Yezhou, there's a platform)

(named Chengfeng.)

(Bury them there.)

(Roam freely with the wind) (May they roam freely)

(with the wind.)

As the saying goes,

women are praised for their gentleness.

But gentleness implies weakness.

We can't even

protect ourselves out there.

This isn't about gender.

Everyone

grows from a fragile infant

to be an adult.

If you hate being weak,

you can train

like men do.

Although

it's harder

for women,

better to learn than not.

You might

even become a female general.

Men

should protect women

and shelter them

forever.

I don't believe

women should entrust

their lives to men.

Instead of being

a caged bird,

it's better to grow wings.

That's what

the Commander engraved on the steel.

Roam freely

with the wind.

Zilan, don't cry.

(Chu Mingfang, Chu Zhao's mother) I'm just tired.

If we have a next life,

I'd still choose to be a woman

and your mother.

I'll strengthen my wings

to protect you better.

(If only someone had offered)

(my mother justice)

(back then.)

(Sun Mansion)

Hurry. My lord.

My lord.

- My lord. - My lord.

- Thank you, my lord. - Thank you, my lord.

Watch out.

It's fine.

They're here for you, Commander Xiao.

Not really.

You contributed greatly, too.

Thank you, my lords,

for punishing the corrupt officials.

- Exactly. - Exactly.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Take these.

We appreciate it.

Huaijin.

Are you overwhelmed

by their enthusiasm?

Do you need my help?

How will you help?

I'll simply

cover his eyes

so that he can't see.

The folks mean well.

Commander Xiao shouldn't storm off,

right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- Take them. - Take them.

- Take them. - Take them.

Yeah, Huaijin.

You see?

They're so enthusiastic.

If you keep wearing that icy expression,

it'll make you look heartless.

Like this.

What nonsense.

Commander Xiao.

I will never forget

your kindness.

Without you,

my daughter would never...

Never mind.

Forget it.

Commander Xiao.

We know you came

to secure provisions and funds

for the Yezhou Garrison.

So we collected

money and grains

from all the merchants

as your provisions and funds.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Yeah, Commander.

Please accept them.

Take these.

Take these.

I'm such a lucky charm.

A talent like me deserves

to join the Nine Banners Battalion.

Allow me to thank you

on behalf of Yezhou Garrison.

Our pleasure.

- Our pleasure. - Our pleasure.

Take these.

Let's note down

your contributions.

Alright.

- Alright. - Alright!

- Go. - Let's go.

Commander Xiao.

Mr. Cheng.

I'm returning soon.

I'll report this case

to the court.

We'll meet again

if fate permits.

Mr. Chu, I wish you

a smooth journey.

Thank you.

Mr. Cheng.

Actually,

we've met several times.

This is fate.

But

I still don't know your proper name.

Unless you are

truly Commander Xiao's nephew,

Cheng Lisu?

I am He Yan.

"He" for seedling,

and "Yan" for peace.

Thank you

for keeping my secret earlier, Mr. Chu.

My pleasure.

Mr. He, your sword dance

was truly peerless.

You resemble

a celestial from legends.

Rest assured.

I will

keep this a secret, too.

Won't you pack?

Aren't we going back?

We are.

Of course, we are.

Huaijin.

Mr. He.

You finally returned.

I never expected

that the Suns

were beasts in human disguise.

But it's not bad.

With such unreliable matchmakers,

my parents

won't force me to marry

that venomous woman.

Cheng Lisu!

V-Venomous...

Venomous woman!

What did you call me?

Mr. He.

Catch up later.

You can just tell me to leave.

Why bring this

venomous woman?

Cheng Lisu.

Prepare to die!

N-No!

Commander.

What are they...?

Cheng Lisu could be having a stroke.

He needs treatment.

Miss Song usually looks

gentle and quiet.

But she's so fierce.

Only you would think that.

What do you mean?

I thought you were a "talent".

Use your brain.

For what?

Poison first.

Then assassination.

He Rufei

hasn't changed a bit.

But why did he attempt to

kill Xiao Jue?

Do they hold

any grudges

that I am unaware of?

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪I've seen the mountains♪

♪And trodden through ice♪

♪Day after day, I venture alone♪

♪Destiny is my creed♪

♪Ideals surge beneath the surface♪

♪Igniting the flame against the winds♪

♪A restless yearning in my soul♪

♪Gazing through the mire♪

♪Who cares about this boundless void♪

♪Charge ahead with blazing fervor♪

♪Stubbornly fighting with my life♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty, embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love, brave the world with me♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty, embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love, brave the world with me♪